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Truck Driver’s Guide To Healthier Lifestyle

A Good Plan Is Essential For Losing Weight

Studies have shown that truck drivers have a much higher incidence of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes than other industries. Being overweight is one of the main factors for many truck driver health issues. The key to any weight loss plan is you’ve got to believe in yourself and realize losing weight requires small changes you can stick to so they build up over time. Eventually, new good habits will form leading to a healthier lifestyle and a trimmer you. In general, you’ll need to create a deficit of 250–500 calories per day to lose 1/2 to 1 pound per week. We’ve assembled a collection of practical tips for incorporating a healthier lifestyle.

April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month

Distracted driving continues to be a leading problem on roadways in the United States. In 2015, 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. The use of electronic devices while driving continues to be the leading cause of distracted driving. The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort across the nation to stop texting and cell phone use while operating a vehicle. Text messaging requires your visual, manual, and cognitive attention, making it “the most alarming distraction.”

2018 Top 100 Truck Bottleneck List

Top 100 most congested areas of the country for truck traffic

ATRI’S ongoing truck bottleneck analysis quantifies the impact of traffic congestion on truck-borne freight at 300 specific locations. Measuring the performance of freight movement across our nation’s highways is critical to understanding where and at what level investment should be made. The information provided through this effort can empower decision-making in both the private and public sectors by helping stakeholders better understand the severity of congestion and mobility constraints on the U.S. highway transportation system. This is of particular importance as the nation weighs the needs and resources available for transportation funding. On a state and local level, this research can inform local investment decisions that can directly improve supply chain efficiency.

New Truck Stop Locations

Truck stops, travel centers, and available truck parking can be challenging to find. More and more truck stops are closing while fewer are opening, but there are some new ones opening. Below is a brief list of some new truck stops as well as a truck stop list along with some major routes.

Road Safety A Big Concern Among Truckers

More than 54,000 U.S. bridges listed as ‘structurally deficient’

The US can no longer afford to push infrastructure repair down the road. The condition of our roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair in order to maintain safety and adequate traffic flow that fuels our economy. While the number of vehicles on the roads have steadily increased over past decades, sufficient maintenance of those roads has not.

Olympic Size Logistic Challenges

How to move 10,000 pounds of bobsled equipment

A lot of training and planning goes into competing in the Olympics, not to mention moving 10,00 pounds of bobsled gear across the globe. For nearly 20 years, JRC has been a proud supporter the USA Bobsled & Skeleton team, transporting equipment to events throughout North America. This year the U.S. bobsled team is competing in the winter games in PYEONGCHANG, South Korea. While we enjoy watching all the premiere athletes compete in the Olympic games, we often don’t realize all that goes on behind the scenes in order to get there.

TRUCK DRIVERS

Healthy Habits When You’re Out On The Road

A healthy lifestyle is key for the Long Distance Truck Driver

One of the biggest challenges for long-haul truck drivers, also known as over-the-road (OTR) trucker, is to maintain a healthy lifestyle while out on the road. OTR truck drivers travel long distances and can be away from home for weeks at a time. Trucking is a tough job that often leads to an unhealthy lifestyle. Many truck drivers rely on enormous amounts of caffeine and junk food to pass the time and get energy.

Rest stops can exacerbate this problem if they offer limited healthy food choices. At some truck stops, you can fuel, shower, eat and possibly even have your truck worked on, which can save you time by making one stop instead of several places to get food. However, staying healthy is essential. It’s critical for your well-being, as well as for success in your career. Establishing healthy habits can help prevent burnout and keep you energized throughout the day.

Here are 5 Health Tips for Over The Road Truck Drivers

From Truck Stops To Travel Centers

More trucks on the road, less truck parking & truckstops

For more than 65 years truck stops have provided interstate and highway drivers with fuel, food, and a place to rest for many weary travelers. Over the years these stops have evolved into more than just a place to fill up the tank. At one point you could find a truck stop every few miles across America.

THE MOST DANGEROUS ROADS FOR TRUCKERS

What makes a road dangerous for truck drivers?

While truck accidents can (and do) happen anywhere, some stretches of road are more dangerous than others. Heavy traffic, poor design, bad weather, steep hills, low visibility, high (or varying) speeds, poor signage, distracted drivers and an uneven surface can all contribute to making an interstate or state route dangerous.

Truckers Gear Sweeptakes

Are you looking to upgrade some of your gear this year?

Make life on the road more comfortable and your daily driving a bit easier.

RoadPro is offering a year-long giveaway of gear for the professional truck driver. RoadPro Family of Brands’ will give away a new product each month to help drivers stay safe, comfortable and connected throughout all of 2018. Included are products from Garmin, BlueParrott, Rand McNally, RoadKing and other manufacturers.